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Nigerian drone startup Terra Industries secured a $1.2 million contract in June 2025 to protect hydropower facilities, outbidding an Israeli consortium. This deal highlights the potential of indigenous defence technology in Nigeria; however, it also reveals underlying challenges where capital and policy influence the extent of technological capabilities. The analysis by Fatai Babatunde emphasizes that although Nigeria possesses the technical capacity, financial and regulatory constraints may limit its advancement in the defence tech sector.